Chivonne Campbell

This book describes what makes female leaders different from male leaders in both their strengths and weaknesses and how women who are leaders can take advantage of those strengths and apply it to their jobs and businesses.

What Makes Someone Successful

• Confidence
• Leadership
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Creative Thinking
• Vision
• Long-Term Mindset
• Viewing Failure as an Opportunity
• Focus on Self-Development
• Knowing Their Worth
• Build Relationships (not networks)
• Seek Out Opportunities

Leadership vs. Management

• Management is managing the day-to-day operations and leadership is making sure that everyone is working together to achieve a shared vision
• Successful women bring others along with them
• Be sure to follow up and follow through
• Be vulnerable
• Understand how to motivate a team

Stumbling Blocks for Female Leaders

• Lack of Confidence
• Inequitable Treatment
• Not Speaking Up
• Not Having Influential Relationships as Work
• Being a Perfectionist
• Lack of Problem-Solving Skills
• Not Knowing Your Leadership Style

Developing a High-Performance Team

• A high performance team is a group of skilled people working together to achieve a common business goal
• They Are Effective
• They Share the Same Vision
• There is Transparent and Open Communication

Forming The Team

• Size– ~6
• Share Same Values– interact freely without falling into groupthinking
• Continuously Learning– notice gaps and encourage members to take training and/or experiences
• Establish Clear Goals– SMART

Motivational Techniques

• Set Small Goals
• Culture of Positivity
• Comfortable Work Environment

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

• Take Action
• Create a List of Accomplishments
• Speak Positively to Yourself- Working hard doesn’t mean you aren’t good at something it means that you are developing your skills, something every great leader should be doing
• Lower Expectations
• Don’t Wait Until You’re Comfortable
• Silence Your Inner Critic- That voice is not you. You are the one listening to the voice
• Value Progress

Building Self-Confidence in You and Your Team

• Start Confidence Log or Journal
• Sit at the Table and Speak Up- Be natural and authentic
• Ask For Small Things
• List Your Positive Attributes
• Be a Strategic Contributor
• Solve Problems
• Say “No”
• Set Boundaries

Communication Secrets of the Most Successful Women

• Speak Confidently
• Communicate With Facts and Reason
• Remove “um” “like” “and”
• Be as Direct as Possible- Don’t apologize
• Be focused
• Be a collaborative Leader
• Stand Firm in Conflict and Apologize When Needed
• Remain Objective
• Use Body Language

The Art of Negotiation

• Gather As Much Information As Possible
• Know Your Alternatives
• Always Ask For More Than You Want
• Know the Standards
• Practice
• Always Be Prepared to Walk Away
• Everything is Negotiable